Well, somehow 2019 is 75% over and yet seems to have gone on for several years. How our brains perceive time is weird so let’s tackle something more tangible: every dollar I spent this quarter! Above is a snapshot of my Q3 spending from YNAB. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty:
Continue reading “How I Live On $1,600/Month In Seattle: Q3 Budget Check-In 2019”
I’m currently on a plane barreling home, away from my first FinCon and I have a confession to make. There’s a reason I was almost 5 years into my journey to early retirement before attending my first official finance event. I’ve always found the idea of paying hundreds of dollars to attend a personal finance event while on the road to financial independence to be a bit of a contradiction. Continue reading “The Ultimate FinCon Bootcamp: Sleep, Sprint, Yell, Fast!”
Did y’all ever watch America’s Next Top Model? They’re about to return for their 90,000th season (only a slight exaggeration…) and the show follows a specific formula. The first or second episode of every season would feature the women being offered FREE(!) makeovers that included hair cuts and color and inevitably one of the women would be asked to cut her hair and as a result FREAK. OUT. Continue reading “How To Bleach And Dye Dark Hair At Home”
A little over 3 years ago I was desperate to exit the rat race. I decided that I would figure out how to retire at 29. I started cutting my budget to the bone (Spoiler Alert: bad idea…) and as a precaution, started compiling a list of ways I could make a little extra money remotely if needed. Continue reading “How To Make Money With Apps And Little Effort”
Sooo can someone tell me where half of 2019 went? Apparently it’s 50% over, which means it’s time for another quarterly budget review! Above is a snapshot of my Q2 spending from YNAB. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty: Continue reading “How I Live On $1,650/Month In Seattle: Q2 Budget Check-In 2019”
I sat up abruptly in bed and started coughing into the mountain of tissues I now routinely kept on my nightstand. My partner rolled over sleepily and started patting my back. Once I stopped coughing and had caught my breath, he said sternly “You’re going to the doctor.” Continue reading “That Time I Resisted Going To The Doctor Like An Idiot”
I have a dilemma and I was hoping you could help me figure out the best solution. I’ve heard from several couples that it can be a challenge to plan trips and events when each of them makes a vastly different income. Continue reading “How To Negotiate With A Spendy Partner Or Family Member”
This post was inspired by the wonderful Ms. Mod over at Modest Millionaires. She recently helped a friend with their finances and asked if I had any tips to help the meeting go smoothly. After being on this path to financial independence for over four years you better believe I do 🙂 ! Continue reading “How To Teach A Curious Friend About Financial Independence”
